Christine Sesek
B.A. (Hons.), J.D.
Associate
Contact Information
Contact Christine
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 268)
F: (416) 361-0993
E: christine.sesek@stlawyers.ca
Contact Assistant – Olivia Berdusco
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 156)
E: olivia.berdusco@stlawyers.ca
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Location
Ottawa, Toronto
Experience
Christine Sesek is an Ontario employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment practice group.
Working through the firm’s employment law services in Toronto and Ottawa, she regularly advises and represents employees and employers across the province in all aspects of labour and employment law, including:
- Terminations for cause and without cause in Ontario
- Wrongful dismissals
- Constructive dismissals in Ontario
- Severance pay negotiations
- Temporary layoffs
- Workplace harassment and sexual harassment
- Discrimination at work
- Human rights issues
- Employment contract review and drafting
- Independent contractor rights
Christine is a fierce advocate who is committed to achieving successful results in a cost-efficient and timely manner for her clients. Read reviews about Christine.
She negotiates favourable settlements at both the pre-litigation and litigation stages of their employment law matters.
Christine has successfully appeared before various courts and tribunals in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, and the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
She takes pride in developing meaningful relationships with her clients — treating everyone with compassion, respect, and empathy.
Outside of the office, Christine enjoys staying active, attending concerts, travelling, and exploring new restaurants in Toronto.
Publications
Education
Christine graduated from the Dual J.D. Program, receiving a Canadian Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor and an American Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Prior to law school, Christine received an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Waterloo.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Toronto Lawyers Association
- The Advocates’ Society
- Employment Law Association of Ontario
- Young Women in the Law
- Women’s Law Association of Ontario
- Ontario Bar Association
Initiatives
Community Work
Christine is actively engaged in the legal community. She is a member of the Young Lawyers Committee with the Toronto Lawyers Association and volunteers at the 519 Legal Clinic, providing general advice to 2SLGBTQ+ community members on a wide range of legal issues.
Christine has always been passionate about helping vulnerable people. During law school, she was:
- A caseworker at Community Legal Aid providing legal services for low-income residents in Windsor-Essex County.
- A volunteer at Michigan Help assisting self-represented litigants navigate the court system.
- An intern at the National Labor Relations Board, a U.S. federal agency, investigating unfair labour practices by employers and unions.